Jean Switzer

Jean Switzer serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions across technical manufacturing domains. She plays a critical role in executing full lifecycle acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Her portfolio primarily supports defense and aerospace-related capabilities, with a strong emphasis on procurement efficiency, risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence. Switzer routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions for specialized electronic and communication systems, working closely with engineering and program offices to align contracting strategies with operational requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Switzer maintains a broad network of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in precision electronics, avionics, and communications hardware. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industrial base vendors with proven technical capabilities in high-reliability manufacturing, often engaging firms with AS9100 or ISO 9001 certifications. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large primes and qualified small businesses, emphasizing performance-based contracting and robust technical evaluation criteria to ensure mission readiness. Switzer’s set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward unrestricted competitions, with 90.2% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, with nearly 9% of awards directed to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Smaller allocations are made to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals within a predominantly non-set-aside framework. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing) and 334511 (Aeronautical and Nautical System Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in electrical components and mission-critical instrumentation. She also routinely procures communications equipment under NAICS 334220 and 334290, demonstrating proficiency in RF systems, signal processing hardware, and embedded avionics. Switzer’s technical domain expertise lies in the integration of ruggedized electronic systems for defense and aerospace applications, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent performance, durability, and interoperability standards.